Rasputin, Russia's Holy Legend

We always imagined that, there is so much
written and known about Rasputin. It is true, in the 20’s masses of books,
brochures and articles were released about him. However most of the publications
were same and radical in nature. Even in Rasputin’s days some press described
him as wonderer and holy man, others – portrayed him as depraved sinner and
alcoholic. In general the media talked about Rasputin in negative notion,
without any factious support. Media’s goal was to establish the most negative
image of Rasputin in Russian society.

This research website is devoted to the
life of Grigory Rasputin, his influence on the Imperial family and on Russian
history. Here we will cover the following topics: